The Grand Hotel and Spa, otherwise known as Grand Hotel Point Clear, is a points hotel located on Mobile Bay in southwest Alabama. Marriott owns the hotel so you can redeem Marriott points and certificates during your stay.
There are 2 golf courses, 7 bars and restaurants, an indoor and outdoor pool, a fitness center, a spa, and beach access at the Grand Hotel. Amongst Fairhope hotels, the Marriott Grand Hotel is likely one of your best points hotel options.
Before going to book this hotel, it’s important to note that we stayed during Hurricane Zeta. The hotel management dropped the ball on a few things that I detailed in Best Places to Visit in the Fall During a Pandemic. We put this on the shoulders of the management team. For the most part, the hotel staff provided excellent customer service.
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Best Credit Cards to Book Grand Hotel Point Clear
The Chase Sapphire Reserve, Amex Green Card, Citi Premier, Citi Prestige, and Chase Sapphire Preferred are ideal cards to use for your hotel spending. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant can be an excellent card to use at Marriott hotels, including the Grand Fairhope.
Chase Sapphire Reserve and Amex Green cards earn 3x points on travel. Both the Citi Premier and Citi Prestige earn 3x points at hotels. You earn 2x points on travel with the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant cardmembers earn 6x points at Marriott.
How to Book Grand Hotel Point Clear
Grand Hotel Point Clear is a category 6 Marriott property. This means you need 40,000 (off-peak) to 60,000 (peak) points per night. Separately, you can use the 50,000-point free night certificate at this hotel if your travel dates are off-peak or standard.
We booked this hotel with a combination of cash and points. Our travel dates were during off-peak pricing so we used 80,000 points for two nights and paid cash for the additional two nights.
Common Questions
Is the Grand Hotel in Fairhope open?
Yes. However, Hurricane Sally damaged the property so not all suites and rooms are available to be booked as of November 2020.
Who owns the Grand Hotel in Point Clear Alabama?
Marriott owns the Grand Hotel in Point Clear Alabama.
What is the Grand Hotel Fairhope AL phone number?
251-928-9201 is the Grand Hotel Fairhope AL phone number.
What county is Point Clear Alabama in?
Point Clear Alabama is located in Baldwin County.
What restaurants near Grand Hotel Fairhope, AL do you recommend?
Best Places to Visit in the Fall During a Pandemic offers a rundown of restaurants we ate at. Warehouse Bakery, Panini Pete’s, and Sage are places we recommend.
Conclusion on Grand Hotel Point Clear
The Grand Hotel offers its guests plenty of activities during your stay. On top of that, it’s a hotel where you can redeem your Marriott points to reduce your cash costs. While the hotel dropped the ball on a few things during our stay, it’s a hotel that is relaxing and not far from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast.
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